{"id":5812,"date":"2014-06-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-06-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvusa\/2014\/06\/30\/espn-u-s-rights-nabs-canadian-football-league-games\/"},"modified":"2014-06-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-06-30T00:00:00","slug":"espn-u-s-rights-nabs-canadian-football-league-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvusa\/espn-u-s-rights-nabs-canadian-football-league-games\/","title":{"rendered":"ESPN U.S. Rights Nabs Canadian Football League Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\tBURBANK: ESPN has gained the exclusive U.S. rights for Canadian Football League (CFL) games through a multiyear agreement that&rsquo;s set to start with the 2014 season.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe deal allows ESPN to present at least 86 games this season, with 17 or more matches (including the 102nd Grey Cup) televised on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNEWS. An additional 69 games will air on the live multiscreen network ESPN3. The CFL contests broadcast on ESPN networks will be available in Latin America, the Caribbean and the Pacific Rim. Fans with video subscriptions from affiliated providers will also get to see the games on WatchESPN.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&ldquo;Since the early days of ESPN, CFL games have been a valued part of our programming lineup,&rdquo; said Burke Magnus, the senior VP of programming acquisitions. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m proud to see our relationship continue as we strive to serve football fans 365 days a year.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&ldquo;We are thrilled for our fans in the United States that the ESPN networks will be the exclusive home of our league there,&rdquo; said Mark Cohon, the commissioner of the CFL. &ldquo;This is a powerful showcase for our talented athletes, our exciting brand of football and the CFL itself, a league with a proud history but, more importantly, a bright future.&rdquo;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BURBANK: ESPN has gained the exclusive U.S. rights for Canadian Football League (CFL) games through a multiyear agreement that&rsquo;s set to start with the 2014 season. 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